Cinnamon French Toast

3 eggs
1/2 cup of milk
1 teaspoon of sugar
1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
Bread slices

Recently, I had a resident ask me if I knew how to make Cinnamon french toast (also known as eggy bread in England). Happily, I informed her that I did. She then asked if we could pick a time so that I could teach her how to make it because she has always wanted to know how after her time in the States and eating it for breakfast often. Today was that day.

In a very warm kitchen, she and I started putting together the ingredients for cinnamon french toast. She was kind enough to bring the cinnamon and I provided all of the other ingredients. Whilst getting it together, I talked her through how make it and how I watched my mom make french toast and that you can add whatever spices you like, such as cinnamon, to make it your own. Then came the big moment: cooking and trying it out. To be honest, I felt quite nervous. I wanted my cinnamon french toast to live up to it's name and I wanted her to enjoy it, especially after spending some time is a hot kitchen to learn. To my surprise, she loved it! So, after I made the first slice, she did the next, and we then alternated after that. Needless to say, the cinnamon french toast was a hit with her!

A couple times, earlier in the week, she had mentioned to other staff members how she so looked forward to this "cinnamon toast". And it was a really special afternoon.
 I know it doesn't seem like much and really...it isn't much, but that's the point isn't it?
Not only was she able to learn something new, but I was able to share a bit of home with her. Later on, she was so appreciative and grateful for the conversation and time with her. Really, I felt the same. The time together made the afternoon fly by and it was a treat to make. Plus, we swapped stories from our pasts and laughed. Always a good thing.

Not only does she want a written out recipe for cinnamon french toast, but she would also like recipes for banana bread and key lime pie. All of these foods are ones that I have grown to take for granted and now they have become something special and shared. It truly doesn't take much.